SUPVERVISOR, SHIFT

The GEO Group•Pompano Beach, FL

11d

About The Position

The Shift Supervisor oversees security and control activities and staff in an assigned area to coordinate detainee supervision and safety, and to ensure required records and reports are prepared. The role helps develop and implement policies and procedures for detainee custody, security, and treatment; responds to major unusual occurrences; and facilitates appropriate assistance for detainees experiencing injury, illness, or emotional trauma. The supervisor directs employees, including hiring, evaluating performance, training and development, promotion, and disciplinary action. The role assigns work, reviews post orders, ensures emergency procedures are established and staff are trained, reviews staff and detainee disciplinary matters, and inspects the facility for compliance. The supervisor also maintains required logs and reports, supports facility goals and regulatory compliance, and directs, trains, and inspects work performed by detainee staff. Detainee supervision or security duties in other areas may be required as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent certification.
Three years of experience working in a correctional setting, including one year in a position requiring supervisory capabilities.
Must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of detainees and staff, and able to tolerate mental stress.

Nice To Haves

College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and regulations for detainee custody, security, and treatment.
Respond to major unusual occurrences and facilitate prompt, appropriate assistance to detainees who are injured, ill, or experiencing emotional trauma.
Promote an environment that encourages positive behavior and character development among detainees and staff.
Direct employees, including selecting and hiring, evaluating performance, providing training and development, promoting, and taking disciplinary action, including termination.
Make work assignments, review post orders, and ensure procedures, including emergency procedures, are in place and staff are trained to implement them.
Review disciplinary matters concerning staff and detainees.
Review staff effectiveness and conduct frequent physical facility inspections to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Provide primary guidance on situational problems and refer more complex problems as appropriate.
Prepare assigned records and reports and maintain daily logs as required.
Work toward facility goals and objectives and ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for security operations.
Direct, train, and inspect work performed by detainee staff; provide detainee supervision and security in other areas as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.